Poll of the month:

Are seawalls or other coastal structures ever better than beach nourishment?
yes, definitely, in some locations
no, beach nourishment is always the best solution
it depends on the goal of the project
I don’t like coastal structures OR beach nourishment!

Past poll results

(8/19/08) Shore & Beach study featured on ABC News 4 Charleston
 
(7/17/08) FY 2009 Beach Funding Table
 
(6/25/08) ASBPA Director Tim Kana Speaks on Beaches and Hurricane Protection on WTKF 107.1 FM with Lockwood Phillips in Morehead City, NC. Listen
 
(6/25/08) ASBPA Director Emeritus Col. Paul Denison Remembered
 
(6/13/08) President Simmons presents Friend of the Coast Award to Rep. Henry E. Brown, Jr.
 
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Oct 15-17, 2008
ASBPA National Coastal Conference: Sustainable Shorelines at the Holiday Inn
Merchandise Mart,
Chicago, IL.

 
 

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